Grease For Gears

[eugene13]

What do you think about lubricating open gears with teflon pipe thread tape, it wouldn't attract dust or hold chips?

 

[4GSR]

What do you think about lubricating open gears with teflon pipe thread tape, it wouldn't attract dust or hold chips?

Sounds like a disaster fixing to happen. I wouldn't do it. I know on my 9" SBL I just give it a squirt of oil or two every once in a while.

 

[KMoffett]

What do you think about lubricating open gears with teflon pipe thread tape, it wouldn't attract dust or hold chips?

And it won't last more than a couple of revolutions before it's shredded.

Ken

 

[EmilioG]

Take a look at Dow Cornings website for Molykote grease. Great products and selection.